Carrier for packages and the like



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- 1524-399 T H.KRUEGER CARRIER FOR PACKAGES AND THE LIKE I Filed Jan. 7, 1921 5 Sheets-Shet s Ill/MENTOR Patented Jan. 27, 1925.

PATENT OFFICE.

THEODORE H. KRUEGER, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

CARRIER FOR PACKAGES AND THE LIKE.

Application filed January 7, 1921. Serial No. 435,681.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THEODORE H. KRUE- can, a citizen of the United States, residing in the city, county, and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Carriers for Packages and the like, of which the following is a specification.-

This invention relates to improvements in carriers for packages, containers envelopes and other similar articles, and has. for its object'to provide a carrier which is simple in construction, economical to manufacture, and which may be readily' afiir'ed to a package or the like without employing extraneous means, to permit of the package or the like being carried in a convenient manner.

The carrier forming the subjectmatter of the invention is especially adapted to be used .in connection with packages or the like which are-provided with self-closing or selfsealing means, or which are sealed with gummed tape, as in such instances no cord or string is employed and therefore the usual cord-engaging handles can not be used as carriers. It will, of course, be understood,

however, that, if desired my improved car-' rier may be used also .m connection with packages or the like which are held closed by cord.

The invention further has for its object to provide a carrier adapted, under certain conditions, to serve to seal the packageor the like to which it is aflixed.

In the accompanying drawings forming part of this specification, wherein I have shown several preferred embodiments of my, invention for t e purpose of illustrating the principle thereof,

' Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of a carrier constructed in accordance with and embodying the invention;

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 11-11 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, the parts being shown in position for attachment to a package or the like; I

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a pack age having the carrier afiixed thereto;

Figures 5- and 6 are views similar to Figure 2, showing modified forms of the carrier; r

Figures '7 and 8 are side and end views,

respectively, of a further modification of the carrier;

Figure 9 is an end view showin the carrier, illustrating one manner of a xing the carrier, shown in Figures 7 and 8, to a package;

Figures 10 and 11 are'side and end views, respectively, of a further modification;

Fi ure 12 is a erspeetive view of an enve ope having a xed thereto the carrier shown in Figures 10 and 11;

t Figure 13 is a plan of a further modificaion;

Figure 14 is a sectional view taken on the line XIVXIV of Figure 13; t Figure 15 is a plan of a further modifica- 1011;

Figure 16 is a sectionalview taken on the line XVI-XVI of Figure 15;

Figure 17 is a perspective view of a package having afiixed thereto a carrier such as is shown in Figures 13 and 14, or Figures 15 and 16.

Figures 18 and 19 are side and perspective views, respectively, of a further modification; v

Figures 20 and 21 are ,views similar to Fi ures 18 and 19, of afurther modification; igures 22 and 23 are side and end views,

respectively, of a further modification;

Figures 24 and 25 are views similar to Figures 22 and 23, of a further modification;

Figure 26 is a side view of a further modification;

. Fi ure 27 is a sectional view taken'on the line XVIIXXVII of Figure 26;

Figure 2S-shows an envelope having affixedthereto the carrier shown in Figures 26 and 27;

Figures 29 and 30 are views similarto Figures .26 and 27 of a further modification; I I Y Figures 31 and 32 are side views, taken from opposite sides, of a further modification; Figure 33 is a sectional view taken on the line XXXIII-XXXIII of Figure 31;

- Figure 34 isa Herspective, view of a ackage having aflixe in Figures 31, 32 and'33; V

Fi ure 35 is a side view of a further modi cation; v

thereto the carrier s own rier, and the free ends of the gummed strips their upper ends and to prevent the gumme separating or becoming detached rom the a e-engaging s own secure to the sides of the Fi re 36 is a rspective view of en enve ope having afli-xed thereto the carrier shown in Fi ure 35;

Figure 37 1s a top view of a further modification;

Figure 38 isa bottom view thereof;

Fi ure 39 is a sectional view taken on the line XXIX-XXXIX of Figure 37, and

Figure 40 is a perspective view of a ackage having afiixed thereto the carrier s own in Figures 37 38 and 39.

Referrin carrier is s own as comprising a member 1 sha ed to constitute a and-hold provided wit an opening adapted to receive one or more fingers and preferably formed of heavy pager, cardboard or other similar ma-.

teria trips of flexible aper, 2, have secure to the opposite side of the member v1; and the lower free ends of the strips,'which normally extend downwardly with respect to the mem-' her 1, as shown in Figure 2, have their inner or facing surfaces coatedwith an adhesive. The strips 2are preferably formed of gummed tape such as is commonly employed, in place of cord or string, for sealmg ackages andthe like. The upper ends oft e strips, whichhave openings formed" therethrough registering with the opening in the member 1, together with the member 1 constitute the-handle portion of the ear- ,2 constitute the packa e-engaging portions of the carrier. It will be seen that the handle portion of the carrier is stiff or rigid as compared with the package-engaging portions thereof, which are flexible. In order to take up the strain on gummed strips 2 when the package-en aging portions thereof are afiixed to a pee a e or the like, stri s from member 1, a member 3, which may be a I piece ofgummed tape, paper or the like, is

secured tothe inner ends of the package-.

- engaging orti ons of the carrier, as clearly shown in igures 2 and'3;

Tojsecure the carrier to a package, the free ends of the gummed strips 2, which constitute the package-engaging portions of the carrier, are spread apart or extended laterally in opposite directions from the handle portion, and thegummed surfaces are then moistened and laced in ment'with the surface of the pack where; by to aflix the carrier thereto. s shown in Figure 4, the carrier is affixed to one end of a package 4; the outer ends ofv-the ortions of the carrier ackage. '-When the carrier is, thus a ed to a package it will be seen that it serves to seal the end thereof to which'it is affixed,

thereby avoiding the necessity of usto Figuresl, 2, 3 and 4, the

tral portion of one of the sides of the pack age in the mannerindicated in F' re 17, for example, in which instance it cos not serve as a seal. The member 3 takes up any strain to which the free ends of the gummed strips may be subjected, when the package is being carried and effectually prevents separation of the gummed strips, or the dotachin when t e carrier is in use.

The carrier shown in Figure 5, which is similar to the one shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, differs therefrom only in that the flexible strips of gummed tape 5 are secured to the member 1 only at the lower portion thereof which is positioned below the finger opening.

Referring to Figure 6, the carrier is shown as consisting of ytwo strips of gummed tape 6 secured to one another throughout a portion of their length to form a handle portion 7 which has a finger receiving openingl extendlng therethrou h.

. he carrier shown inigures 7, 8 and 9 is similar] in construction to the one shown in Figures .1, 2 and 3, difiering therefrom merely in the shape of the handle portion of the same from the member 1,

formed by the member 8 and the ends of handle portion of the carrier shown in Figure 7 is provided with inwardly-extending recesses 10 ada ted to receive the fingers of the hand. he carrier is secured to a flatsurface of a package as indicated in n Figures 10 and 11, there is shown a carrier consistin of two strips 11 and 12,

'of paper or the like, the strips being of differentlengths and being secured to one another in such a manner as to provide an intermediate portion ofdouble thickness and end rtions of single thickness which are provided in their inner or facing surfaces with a coating of adhesive. The carrier is preferably formed of strips of gummed tape secured to one another along their gummed surfaces. The gummed ends eonstitute the packageengaging portions of the carrier and the intermediate part formed by the two strips constitutes the handleportion. In Figure 12, the carrier is shown aflixed to an envelope 13 for the drse of illustrating the manner in whic it is used.

In Figures 13 and 14 there is shown a carrier comprising a strip 14 of paper or the like forming-a handle, and having downwar'dl and inwardl bent portions 16 con- ;ecte toone anot or by a transverselyextending strip of gummed tape 16 secured to the upper surfaces of the spaced ends thereof. In the carrier shown in Figures and 16, which is similar in construction to the one shown in Figures 13 and 14, the ends of the downwardly and inwardly bent portions'17 of the strip 18. are secured to one another in overlapping relation, an'dthe strip of gummed tape 16 is secured intermediate its' ends, to the uppermost end portion. Both of these carriers are aflixed to a package 19 by means of the free packageof single thickness are secured to one another adjacent their upper ends, as indicated at 20, thereby forming'a handle por- O tion 21 in the form of a loop. The carrier shown in Figures 20 and 21 is similar in construction to that shown in Figures 18 and 19, but is'provided with a member 3 secured to the inner ends of the packageengaging portions to prevent them from separating, as described above in connection with the carrier shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3..

In Figures 22 and 23 there is shown a caror the like, preferably gummed tape, secured to one-another, the outer strip 23 being slightly longer'than the inner strip 22 to provide end portions24 which are secured to the outer ungummed surface of a; folded strip of gummed tape 25 adjacent the fold thereof, thereby forming a loop of double thickness which serves as a handle, the gummed portions of the folded stri 25 serving as package-engaging portions w erethe carrier is aflixed to a package or the ](8.'

Referring to Figures 24 and 25, the carrier consists of two strips26, 27 of-gummed tape, of different lengths, secured to one another in such a' manner as to form a portion of double thickness and. a portion of single thickness. The portion of double thickess is folded upon itself and the end thereof is secured to the upper or inner end of the gummed surface of the portion of single thickness to form a loop adapted to be grasped by the hand. The carrier is afiixed to a package or the like by means of the exposed gummed surface 28.

The carrier shown in Figures 26 -and'27 comprises a member 29 of paper or the like having a fin er and receiving opening formed theret rough, and to one side of which is secured one end of a. strip of gummed ta 30, the other end of which serves to a the carrier to a package such as an envelope 31,115 shown in Figure 28.

When the carrier is thus secured to an envelope, it may serve as a seal therefor. A

and the. member 33 differs in shape so1ne what from the member 29 shown in ure 26.

In Figures 31, 32 and 331116113 is shown a. carrier comprising a member formed of stiff paper, card-board or the. like,'consistingof a U-shaped handle 34 and a transverse portion 35 to which a strip of gunnned tape 36 is secured intermediate its ends, one free end of. the tape being adapted to be attachedto a package at one side of the transverse mcmbcr and the other free end of the tape "extending through the handle whereby it may be attached to the package at the other side of the transverse portion. ne manner of affixing thiscarrier to a package is clearly'illustrated in Figure 34 wherein the carrier is shown as being se- Figsame is maintained closed. In order to permlt the carrler to be secured to the flat surface of a. package, 1f desired, scormgs 38 "are provided at the junctions of the ends of the handle 34 with transverse portion 35, whereby the handle may be bent upwardly with respect to the transverse portion in a manner similar to that shown in- Figure 40.

The carrier shown in Figure 35 comprises amember consisting of a handle portion38 and a' transverse portion 39 having one surface coated with an adhesive by' which the carrier may be afiixed to an envelope 40. or the like, as shown in Figure 36. By scoring the member at the junction of the ends of the handle portion with the transverse portion, as indicated at 41, the handle portion may be bent -u ward at right angles to the transverseportion and the carrier may then of gummed tape 45 of substantially greater area than the area of the laterally extended portions has a slit 46 formed .therein and is slipped over the handle portion and secured to t e upper surfaces of the laterally extending portlons. This carrier is aflixed to a package 47 by means of the exposed gummed surface of the piece of tape, as indicated in Fi ure 40.

cured to a box 37 in such a manner that the t will be seen that'the several carriers rier includes a handle portion and a gumnied the modifications shown and described the carfrom the carriers which include the same,

- packageis be' whereby said if'the carrier is intended to be used in connection with envelopes'or like packages, as

. in such case there is but little tendency for the gummed package surfaces to separate. In'making the carriers, the -'ungummed portions of the handle can be formed by gumming only the ends of the piece, or by gaming the entire length of the piece and coverin the intermediate zone with an additiona piece of paper, which adheres to and covers the med portion.

While I ave illustrated and described my invention in connection with several preferred embodiments thereof,- it will be understood that. I do not limit myself to the specific embodiments shown, but that I intend to cover my invention broadly in whatever form its principle may be em 10 ed.

Having described 111 invention, 0 aim: '1. A carrier -for' pac a or the like, said carrier including a hand e portion, gummed packa e-en aging portions at o posite sides f bod P y portion and'adapted to'be extended outwardly I with respect thereto, whereby saidwgummed portions may be secured to a p age at opposite sides of said handle portion, and means to take up the strain. upon said gummed portions when the carried;

2. A carrier or packages or the like, said carrier including a hand e portion, gummed pack igagaging portions at opposite sides of sa' y portion and adapted to be extended outwardly with respect thereto,

ummed portions vmay be secured to a pee 'age at opposite sides ofsaid handle mm'e portions ainst separatin 3. A carrier for p aacka or the h ke, said carrier including a hand e portion, gummed package-enga 'ng portions at o posite sides of said hand e-portion and a apted to be extended outwardly with respect thereto, whereby said mmed portions may be secured to a pee age at opposite sides of said handle portion, and means secured to the innerportions of said gummed package-enportions to take up the strain when package is being carried. '4. A carrier for pack 1 or the like, said carrier including a, mem r shaped to form ahead-hold, flexible members secured to formed of re tivel rtion, and means for holding said said hand-hold member at opposite sides 05 thereof and having gummed portions adapt ed to be fixed to a package at o posite si es of said hand-hold member, an means for prevent' said flexible members from being detached rom said hand-hold member.

5. A carrier for packa or the like, said carrier including a mem r shaped to form a hand-hold, flexible members secured to said hand-hold member at opposite sides thereof and having gummed portions adapted to be aflixed to a. pack and straw take-u means secured to sai flexible members a jacent their points of connection with said first-named member.

6. A carrier for pack es, envelopes and the like, com rising a and-hold portion formed of re atively stiff material, and a package engaging portion formed'of relatively flexib e material, said last-mentioned portion being 7. A carrier for packa es, envelopes and the like,'com rising a and-hold portion k stfifl' -mea1terfial, andeda ac age enga ng a orm o gumm flexible materidl, sai fla extending longitgdinally fromiaid llllllll -hold drltlion 2nd terin tianinwit sot at thb s t a i of our is transmitted longitudinally throu h sai flap.

8. A carrier or packages, envelo the like, comprisi a member of re atively stifi sheet materia formed to serve as a hand-hold, and a strip of gummed material, said strip having a portion applied to said stifi member and a portion extending beyond said stifi member for being applied to a packtfie or the like, the said stri being /form of relatively flexible materia so that it may be caused to adhere readily to the P s 9. A carrier for packages, envelo es and the like, comprising a relatively sti' handhold portion rovided with a plurality of extensions, said extensions bein thinner and more flexible than the handold rtion and being-gummed for being uppliet to the and 10. A carrier for packages, envelopes and the like, comprising a hand-hold portion formed of a member of still sheet material, and a pair of strips of gummed flexible sheet material a plied over each face of said member, said exible strips extending beond saig stifi member to arm relatively ong pac age e mem rs.

11. A carrier ior packages, envelopes and the like, comprising a, hand-hold portion formed of a p urality of layers of sheet material,- the outer layers of said portion being formed of beyond the said hand-hold portion for tgplied to the package at opposite sides 0 e hand-hold portion, an a member of gummed material and extending sheet material bridged across said flaps to take up the strain therein when the pack? age is being carried. A

12. A carrier for packages, envelopes, and

the like, comprising a hand-hold portion formed of a plurality of layers of sheet material, the inner layers being ungummed on their exposed surfaces, the outer layers of said portion being gummed and extending beyond the hand-hold portion for application to a package at opposite sides of the hand-hold portion.

13. A carrier for packages, envelopes, and the like, comprising a strip of sheet material having an ungummed portion in the middle forming a closed 100 for the insertion of the hand therein an havin the strip gummed for application to the package at opposite sides of the ungummed portion.

14. A carrier for packages or the like comprising a strip of sheet material, an exposed the ends of gummed portion at each. end for attachment to a package and a portion between said gummed portions forming a hand-hold and a hole in said hand-hold portion for the insertion of the hand. p -i In testimony whereof I have afiixed my signature to this specification.

THEODORE H. KRUEGER. 

